Wilson County State Lake

Kansas — Wilson County — WOODRUFF BR BUFFALO CREEK

Location

StateKansas
CountyWilson
RiverWOODRUFF BR BUFFALO CREEK
Coordinates37.69068, -95.67792

Physical Characteristics

NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length1,800 ft
NID Storage3,924 acre-ft
Max Storage3,924 acre-ft
Surface Area119 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 11, 2017
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerKANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM
Other NameWilson County State Lake Dam

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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